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: Women in power positions—like producers—are statistically more likely to hire other women, which can improve conditions for mature actresses. Common Stereotypes and Tropes

Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film

: Women over 60 accounted for only 2% of major female characters in top-grossing films in 2025, compared to 8% for men in the same age bracket.

: After age 40, women receive less than one-quarter of all speaking roles.

: Only one in four films passed a test requiring at least one female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and not a stereotype.